Transportation Maintenance Assistant - Greenbrier & Monroe Co.

Nature of Work **Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” Help keep West Virginia moving forward. As a Maintenance Assistant at District 9 Headquarters, you will play a key role in keeping the roads of district safe and open for the families, businesses and visitors who rely on them every day. You will be a friendly, knowledgeable point of contact for the public, answering questions, listening to concerns about road conditions and making sure each request reaches the right crew and gets a timely response. Behind the scenes, you will help plan, schedule and track maintenance work across the district, working closely with county Highway Administrators, crew supervisors and district staff. This position is a great fit for someone who communicates clearly and courteously, stays organized while juggling many priorities and takes pride in serving the community. Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required. Minimum Qualifications **Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications** TRAINING/EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Substitution: Experience, as described below, may substitute for the required training/education through an established formula. EXPERIENCE Six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in business administration, public administration, transportation, construction, manufacturing, mining, the armed services, or as a project coordinator. Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience through an established formula. Other Information Candidate Contact Name: Jessica Shrewsberry Phone Number: 304-645-8176 Email Address: jessica.l.shrewsberry@wv.gov Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency. Salary and Wages Direct deposit (twice a month) Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment. Medical Insurance Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium. Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance) The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage. Life Insurance The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available. Retirement Plan The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred). Deferred Compensation State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies. Annual Increment Pay The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service. Holidays Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year. Vacation 15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service. Paid Sick Leave We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit. Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate. Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act. Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program. Military Leave - Paid Military Leave Training, and Developmental Opportunities We offer many formal in-house training classes. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbu…

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